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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 258.31 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 258.31 and 117.26 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 258.31 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/258.31 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 258.31 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 30,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289.25/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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